Ever struggled with the tiny flame of a lighter that's running out of fuel? Ever just wanted a bigger flame for its own sake? This article will teach you how to maintain a normal flame size as the tank runs down, or to make a full lighter produce a flame up to 6 inches (0.2 m) tall!

Steps

to Make a Lighter Shoot a Huge Flame

1

Pull the metal hood off of the lighter with your thumbnail or a pair of pliers. Start at the corner pieces nearest the sparkwheel, plying them away from it. Try not to bend the metal up too much, as you'll want to put it back in place later. Be careful, it's easy to hurt your fingers!

to Make a Lighter Shoot a Huge Flame

2

Locate the tab sticking out under the jet (the nozzle from which flame erupts). The valve that regulates how much fuel is fed to the flame is underneath; the tab is connected to the gear that adjusts the valve.

to Make a Lighter Shoot a Huge Flame

3

Using your thumb, lift the tab upward so it disengages from the gear. Move it all the way to the left (clockwise), then push it back down so it re-engages the cogs.

to Make a Lighter Shoot a Huge Flame

4

Slide the tab back to the right (counter-clockwise). You should feel resistance as you turn the gear.

to Make a Lighter Shoot a Huge Flame

5

Repeat this sequence three to five more times, then test the flame. It may take a little while to see results. Once you've reached the desired flame size, put the metal hood back onto the lighter. Exceeding a flame size of 6 inches (0.2 m) is not recommended, as it can cause the lighter to "spit" fuel, which can easily start an accidental fire.

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